Youth and War in Dulce et Decorum Est and Anthem For Doomed Youth Anonymous 11th Grade

Wilfred Owen incorporates many techniques in his poems to present his didactic views to the reader. In this case Owen attempts to teach the reader about the struggles of the youth affected by World War One allowing his concern for the youth to be developed in conjunction. By the manipulation of language techniques in 'Dulce et Decorum Est' and 'Anthem For Doomed Youth' Owen allows his concern for the youth to be developed.

In 'Dulce et Decorum Est' Owen shows the social impact of the World War on the young men. Owen establishes this idea by describing the 'innocent tongues' of the war. By introducing this idea an atmosphere of global inclusion is established. This is achieved by the use of the plural noun 'tongues' which as a pun establishes the language variety in the war and by this referring to how the war is of global impact, affecting many nations. This is key as it represents the position of the youth. Also, the youth is established as the 'innocent' creating an idea of purity, relating to the idea that these young men have never experienced war and its consequences. Using this language describing the inclusion and innocence of the men Owen's concern for all youths serving in World War One can be established.

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